Giro della Valle del Salto
Overview
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Distance 9 km
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Duration 3 h 35 min
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Ascent 720 m
Intro
The itinerary «Valle del Salto» in Maggia leads on nice paths and represents no important differences in height. It winds into the valley passing by pastures, where you can admire paved and cobbled paths, beautiful stone stairs, sturdy retaining walls and many stone constructions.
Description
The hike to Valle del Salto starts on the left side of the Maggia River. The trail leads through the centre of the village of Maggia, for which the valley in the Ticino is named, and past terraced vineyards. A path with stairs takes the hikers through the forest to the chapel Santa Maria della Pioda (or della Cascata) above the waterfall. The chapel was built in the late Middle Ages and the views from here across the village and the valley are marvellous.
A beautifully restored pathway then follows, some of it provided with large flagstones and stone steps. A small votive chapel in Braiaa contains frescoes by Giovanni Antonio Vanoni (1818-1886). Particularly beautiful votive paintings by the local artist are found in the Madonna delle Grazie church south of the village of Maggia. In addition to chapels and wayside shrines, you will also come across typical stone “rustici” along the entire route. These rustici (country-style homes) often dramatically cling to the steep hillsides. The highest point of the tour is Canaa at 914 m. From here the trail descends through chestnut trees to Riale Salto where you cross the bridge of the lock to get to the other side of the valley. Those with excess energy can reach the Verzasca Valley by climbing over a small pass.
The route described here, on the other hand, takes the right turn-off and begins to gently rise again. A set of stairs crosses a small stream snaking through Valle del Ringio. The settlement Cassinella with its meadows, the views of the other side of the valley, traditional farm houses and a small chapel with an old chestnut tree in front are lovely sights to see. Across a gorgeous stone bridge you reach the Pioda chapel again, before the same route takes you back to Maggia.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Maggia
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| Destination |
Maggia
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| Direction |
Round trip
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| Ascent |
720 m
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| Descent |
720 m
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| Distance |
9 km
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| Duration |
3 h 35 min
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| Duration back |
3 h 35 min
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| Technical requirements |
Medium
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Theme |
With panoramic view
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/route611... |
Ticino Turismo
Via Canonico Ghiringhelli 7
6500
Bellinzona
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